How to Uninstall Applications in Windows 10

[Ian]

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How to Uninstall Applications - A tutorial showing how to uninstall apps in Windows 10

If you're looking to free up some storage space or simply remove software you no longer use, you can use the Windows app management utility to uninstall the application. This will remove the program files, associated shortcuts and any related registry entries.

To begin, click the Start Button then the Settings icon:

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Then click the System icon:

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Now, click Apps & Features...

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[Regedit32]

I find it easier to just click Start then right-click on an app in the list and select uninstall

 

[Trouble]

I find it easier to just click Start then right-click on an app in the list and select uninstall

That generally works for me as well, however.....
I've had some people report that they don't see it in their start menu
https://www.windows10forums.com/threads/itunes-help-on-windows-10.12569/#post-60807

 

[Ian]

I find it easier to just click Start then right-click on an app in the list and select uninstall

Good point - I'll add this to the article too.

 

[Data]

There are a few way to handle this via UI.

1. CCleaner will also uninstall some stock apps, and you can also uninstall them from the Star Menu as well.


Also there is a particular application from another community which is excellent at managing app re-installations/removals.

2. See http://www.thewindowsclub.com/10appsmanager-windows-10


3. Along the way of this tutorial, using the start menu is done in similar manner. its been mentioned in comments above by @Regedit32 however like tutorial its limited to non stock apps.


4. Via powershell also possible

1. Open Powershell as admin
2. List all apps sorted by name

Get-AppxPackage | select name | sort name

3. Uninstall app

Get-AppxPackage -Name 'insert.name.of.package' | Remove-AppxPackage

4. Re-install apps

Get-AppxPackage -allusers insert.packagename.here | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

And the list goes on and on since there are many many ways to go about this.